The Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court has seen a remarkable surge in demand, registering 15,000 civil marriage applications for foreigners and 7,600 civil will registrations during the first nine months of 2025. These figures highlight the growing reliance on the court’s services and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as a global leader in civil family justice.
According to the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, the Civil Family Court received nearly 15,000 civil marriage applications between January and September 2025. This translates to:
These numbers reflect both the efficiency of the court and the increasing demand for legally recognized civil marriages in Abu Dhabi.
During the same period, the court registered 7,600 civil will applications, including 1,080 in September alone. The daily average stands at 55 wills, or roughly nine wills per hour.
The digital civil wills service allows full online registration and notarization, both within the UAE and abroad, eliminating the need for in-person attendance. This makes the service highly flexible and convenient for residents and international clients alike.
The court’s services have attracted clients from over 120 nationalities, including tourists who specifically travel to Abu Dhabi for civil marriage and will registration. This diversity underscores the global recognition of Abu Dhabi’s advanced civil family justice framework.
The Civil Family Court is the first of its kind in the region to implement a bilingual civil judicial system, issuing judgments, legal documents, and case files in both Arabic and English, catering to a multicultural community while adhering to international standards.
The statistics from the first nine months of 2025 highlight the success and efficiency of Abu Dhabi’s Civil Family Court. With streamlined services for civil marriages and wills, digital processes, and bilingual documentation, the court continues to attract international attention and provide reliable, legally recognized services for both residents and visitors.